This is solid representative example of a desirable Johnson semi-automatic rifle. These rifles were developed in the late 1930s intending to compete against the M1 Garand for US military contracts. These rifles were not adopted by the US Army but were acquired by the Dutch for arming trooper in the East Indies, and subsequently used by the USMC "Marine Raider and Parachute Battalions" in the early Makin Island, Guadalcanal and Tulagi Island hopping campaigns in the Pacific. These rifles employed several unique features such as the rotary magazine which allowed reloading at any time, a recoiling barrel which started the cycling of the rifle and the takedown barrel which allowed them to be stowed in a parachute jump bag. The rear, right side of the receiver is marked "CRANSTON/ARMS/CO." in a triangle and the top of the receiver is marked "CAL 30-06 SEMI-AUTO/"JOHNSON AUTOMATICS"/MODEL OF 1941/MADE IN PROVIDENCE, RI. U.S.A." with the serial number underneath with various U.S. and foreign patent dates and markings to the rear. The replacement barrel has the correct markings (41 for the year and 30-06) on the front flat by the end of the perforated heat shield. It has the correct wartime green parkerized finish with a parkerized rear sight which is marked on the right side with 100-900 meter markings and marked "M2" on the left side. It has the correct two-piece walnut stock and forend. It is complete with an original Johnson bayonet and scabbard, and leather sling.

Very good. The barrel retains 95% of it's reparkerized finish. The remaining metal surfaces retain traces of original thin parkerized finish with some areas of smooth dark patina and some bright edge wear. The re-oiled wood is also very good with a small crack on the left side of the wrist. There are several minor dents and scratches on the forearm and a few minor dings on the buttstock. The markings are clear. The bayonet, scabbard and sling are all good, with the bayonet spring catch damaged. Mechanically fine.